Sports med ch 1&2

Describe how to become an athletic trainer.

1. Graduate form college, 2. 2 year intensive program, 3. Masters program, 4. Must pass BOC, 5. Get a license and certification

Proximate cause

A close connection between the way a person acts and the result of an injury or incident

Negligence

A legal wrong characterized by the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would act in a similar way

Not disclosing info about an athlete to another person is called __________________.

Confidentiality

ExplIn each of the 4 Cs that can help you become a competent professional.

Conscientious: representing yourself, loyal to staff Competency: be good at what you do and continue learning Courtesy: be a team player Courage: have courage and fortitude to take on challenges

The concept of_________________ relates to an AT understanding and valuing patients' differences and working responsibly with diverse Patient populations

Cultural competence

What are the principles of injury prevention?

Educating patient, rule enforcement, proper matching, más physical fitness

gross negligence

Failing to provide even a slight amount of care that is a reasonable person would provide

The management aspects of athletic training are often referred to as ____________________.

Health care administration

What are some of the various roles of Athletic trainers?

Injury prevention, rehabilitation/ reconditioning, evaluating athletic injuries etc

An initial injury should always be documented by an _____________.

Injury report

How do ATs avoid legal problems?

Must have written contract/consent, parents sign, use correct equipment, know CPR & first aid, document all procedures and treatment

Informed consent

Obtaining permission to treat an athlete

A _________________ primarily deals with injuries to the musculoskeletal system

Orthopedist

____________________________ refers to the cause and the functional changes that occur in the body as a result of either and injury or illness

Pathology of injury& illness

A ____________________ provides rehabilitation for nine and joint injuries, head injuries, and muscle injuries and imbalances.

Physical therapist

Putting the care of the patient first and providing the best possible care to the patient is referred to as ___________________.

Primacy of the patient

Following the standards of professionL practice allows a person to display _____________________.

Professionalism

State the components of the PREMIER model.

Promote professional image, Remember your vision, Engage in learning, Maximize your strengths , Innovate and create, Enlist the help of others, Reflect

A close connection between the action of a person and a resulting injury is called the ____________________.

Proximate cause

The study variables that affect human behavior is known as ____________________.

Psychology

Exercise physiology

Refers to how the body normally functions during activity

Biomechanics

Refers to the science of human movement

Human anatomy

Refers to the study of bones, joints, muscles, and organs

A ____________________ is the appropriate peripheral sports medicine team medicine to refer athletes to when they need info about their dietary needs,

Registered dietitian

Indemnity plans are sometimes referred to as ________________ plans.

Reimbursement

Work settings for ATs can include ___________________________, such as school and college settings.

Scholastic environments

What are the various areas that need ATs?

Schools, military, clinics, pro sports teams etc

Explain why it is essential to document injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.

So they can know all of a patients medical history and if something goes wrong they can look back and see if it had anything to do eith previous things

Allergist

Specializes in immune system responses to allergies

Urologist

Specializes in problems of the urinary tract

Neurologist

Specializes in the conditions of the nervous system

podiatrist

Specializes in the medical problems of the foot, ankle, and lower leg

Pediatrician

Specializes in the medical treatment of children

Peripheral sports medicine team

Team members that include physical therapists, dentists and chiropractors

Central sports medicine team

Team members that include the athlete, coach,AT, amd team physician

What is meant by the term professional development?

The on going responsibility if improving ones skills and knowledge in order to deliver appropriate health care

What is the purpose of pre participation examinations?

To determine if an athlete is able to participate in a sport w/o extra risk of injury of illness

What's the purpose of medical insurance?

To insure the athlete can be treated jn any situation and because medical costs are substantial

Any treatment an athlete receives must be documented via a ____________________.

Treatment log

assumption of risk

When people acknowledge that they fully understand the dangers involved with a sport

Scholastic sports medicine

Working with students a d team sat schools

Clinical sports medicine

Works in clinics